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Can I still talk to the insurance company if I have a personal injury lawyer?
Usually, you still have the ability to speak with an insurance company, but once the insurer knows you have a lawyer for your personal injury claim, it will…
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Can I recover compensation for pain, suffering, and emotional distress after a serious crash?
Yes, a North Carolina personal injury claim may include compensation for pain, suffering, and emotional distress if another person’s negligence caused your…
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Can I pursue compensation if the person who injured me is also facing criminal charges?
Yes. In North Carolina, a criminal case against the person who hurt you does not automatically stop you from pursuing a separate civil injury claim.
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Can I make an injury claim if my vehicle was hit during a chain-reaction collision involving several drivers?
Yes, you may be able to make an injury claim after a chain-reaction collision, but the claim must connect your injuries to one or more drivers’ negligence.
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Can I lower my settlement demand during personal injury negotiations without hurting my claim?
Yes, you can usually lower a settlement demand during personal injury negotiations, but it should be done carefully and clearly.
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Can I include emergency room visits, follow-up care, and pain symptoms in my injury claim?
Yes. In a North Carolina personal injury claim, you can usually include emergency room care, follow-up treatment, missed work tied to medical instructions,…
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Can I include anxiety in my car accident claim if I did not get treatment right away?
Yes, anxiety may be included in a North Carolina car accident claim if the evidence connects it to the crash.
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Can I have both a workers’ compensation claim and a personal injury claim for the same injury?
Yes, you may be able to have both claims if you were hurt while working and someone other than your employer or a co-worker may be legally responsible.
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Can I bring an injury claim if I saw a chiropractor instead of going to the emergency room after a car accident?
Yes. In North Carolina, you do not have to go to the emergency room to bring a car accident injury claim, but you still must prove that the crash caused your…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim if I was rear-ended while working?
Yes. In North Carolina, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim against a negligent third-party driver even if you were working and also have a…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim if another driver backed into my car after missing a turn?
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim if another driver backed into your car after missing a turn and that unsafe movement caused your injuries.
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Can I bring a personal injury claim after a commercial truck changed lanes into my car and the insurer denies fault?
Yes, you may be able to bring a North Carolina personal injury claim even if the trucking insurer denies fault.
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Can I bring a car accident claim if I was the driver and a child passenger was also involved?
Yes, you may be able to bring your own car accident claim as the driver, but the child passenger’s injury claim is separate and must be handled with the…
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Can I ask the insurance company for more if the first car accident settlement offer does not seem fair?
Yes. In a North Carolina car accident claim, you can usually respond to an initial settlement offer with a counteroffer and supporting documentation.
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Can an insurance company require my Social Security number before funding a personal injury settlement?
Yes, an insurance company or structured settlement company may ask for your Social Security number or other identifying information before funding a personal…
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Can a health insurance lien be reduced before my injury case resolves?
Yes, a health insurance lien may sometimes be reviewed, challenged, or negotiated before your injury case resolves, but the timing and leverage depend on the…
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Will the at-fault driver's insurance cover my medical bills and pain and suffering after a car accident?
Usually, the at-fault driver’s liability insurance may pay for medical bills, pain and suffering, and other proven losses, but it often pays through a…
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Who should talk to the insurance company about passengers when my lawyer only represents me?
Usually, the passengers—or a parent or legal guardian for a child passenger—should speak for their own injury claims, or get their own lawyer, unless your…
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What should I do if the other driver seemed impaired but there is no police report?
Act quickly to create a clear record, but do not assume the claim is lost because no officer came to the scene.
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What should I do if I receive more medical bills after a demand is prepared?
Tell your attorney or claim handler about the new bills right away and send copies before the demand is mailed, supplemented, or settled.
